Advanced (Recording pictures)44VQT1J82(4.92 feet) from the subject when taking apicture.• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P36 for theavailable flash range to take pictures.)• The shutter may remain closed (max.about 1 sec.) after taking the picturebecause of signal processing. This is nota malfunction.• Noise may become visible when you takepictures in dark places.• When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eyereduction [ ] is selected and theflash is activated every time.• The white balance cannot be set.• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)This allows you to take vivid pictures of thenightscape.∫ Technique for Night scenery mode• Since the shutter speed becomes slower(up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We alsorecommend using the self-timer for takingpictures.• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.• The shutter may remain closed (max.about 8 sec.) after taking the picturebecause of signal processing. This is nota malfunction.• Noise may become visible when you takepictures in dark places.• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF[ ].• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].• The setting on the AF assist lamp isdisabled.• You cannot set the slow shutter.• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)This mode allows you to take pictures offood with a natural hue without beingaffected by the ambient light in restaurantsetc.• The focus range becomes the same asmacro mode. [5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to ¶]• The white balance cannot be set.Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)Select this when you want to take picturesat a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.This allows you to take pictures of peopleand the background with near real-lifebrightness.∫ Technique for Party mode• Use the flash.• We recommend using a tripod and theself-timer for taking pictures.• We recommend rotating the zoom lever toWide (1k) and being about 1.5 m(4.92 feet) from the subject when takingpictures.• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ ].• The white balance cannot be set.• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]menu and select a scene mode. (P41)This mode allows you to take pictures witha candle-lit atmosphere.[NIGHT SCENERY]/SETMENU[FOOD][PARTY][CANDLE LIGHT]/SETMENU/SETMENU/SETMENU